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Snakeshead

When Morris designed Snakeshead in 1877, Indian silks were in style and widely imported from British India. This design stands out for its diminutive motifs and the strong red and black colors, which were fashionable only for a short time before paler hues regained favor with clients. While its color scheme suggests distant lands with warmer climates, the pattern showcases one of Morris’s favorite flowers: the fritillary, a wildflower that he remembered growing in the meadows near Oxford.

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How does "Snakeshead" fit into William Morris's themes and style?

Within William Morris's output, "Snakeshead" sits in the Arts and Crafts style, alongside the themes of indian textile motifs, nature, folklore, romance, socialist ideals, reform, textile design mastery, morris’s signature style.

What technique was used for "Snakeshead" by William Morris?

William Morris used the textile technique for "Snakeshead". The technique defines the material nature of the original work.

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About this artwork

Quick Facts

  • Medium: Textile Design
  • Artist: William Morris
  • Movement: Arts & Crafts
  • Artistic style: Floral Pattern
  • Dimensions: 85 x 100 cm